#that-aster

Veilguard palette challange

[my fic on ao3] [my fic on tumblr] [bluesky] [prompt me]

Ashur’s robes make almost no sound as he moves, the rich velvet and silk brocade too heavy to do more than rustle faintly with each step. If he wanted, the various adornments of his stations—the modest diadem of the Divine, the heavy chain of the office of Grand Enchanter, the elegant jewels of House Vesperian—would signal his arrival, chiming musically as he descended the stairs and mingling with the music in the grand ballroom. Ashur is a man of simplicity, though, and he wears as few accessories as he can get away with and still uphold the appearance of his office. Unlike most of tonight’s attendees, he would rather see than be seen; rather listen than be heard.

To the inner sanctum, the division of labor looks like this: There is one Knight-Divine who oversees routine maintenance. This Knight-Divine is devoted to the Divine and his needs at all times. There is one Knight-Divine who handles repairs and major overhauls. This Knight-Divine is not permitted to leave the Argent Spire. There is one Knight-Divine who manages the Divine’s appearances and any speculation regarding his nature. This Knight-Divine does not control where the Divine goes or what is said; they merely carry out the Divine’s wishes in that respect. And there is one Knight-Divine who accompanies the Divine wherever he goes. This Knight-Divine requires no special skills and is typically chosen for their loyalty and religious devotion. However, this Knight-Divine is chosen by the Divine himself. His command overrides that of the First Enchanters, the Knights-Divine, and even the Knight-Vigilant. It’s for this reason that the Divine is currently accompanied by the surliest, most uncooperative, most unlikely templar still in the Order.